STEM Subjects at St George’s: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

In Chemistry, the CREST Award encourages young people to think and behave like scientists and engineers. Undertaking a project through the CREST Award develops independence and reflection. A STEM mentor from the industry provides insight into careers in science and engineering. Competitions such as Science and Mathematics Challenges, Olympiads, and the Cambridge Chemistry competition promote reasoning and precision of thought. Masterclasses at local universities demonstrate cutting-edge techniques and equipment.

Biology field studies involve practical skills applications, data processing, analysis, and evaluation. Competitions such as Science Challenges and Olympiads promote reasoning and precision of thought. Masterclasses at local universities demonstrate cutting-edge techniques and equipment.

CanSat involves designing everything from programming to the parachute, using teamwork, problem-solving and reflection.The Space Design club explores humanity's future role in space and members participate in regional and national competitions. A sixth form trip to CERN in Switzerland provides an opportunity to visit the Large Hadron Collider. Competitions such as Science Challenges, and Olympiads  promote reasoning and precision of thought. Masterclasses at local universities demonstrate cutting-edge techniques and equipment.

The Young Engineers Club in Lower School allows members to build bridges and participate in competitions to apply their learning. Invitations from the Royal Navy to visit HMS Prince of Wales and trips to the V and A in Dundee offer real-world insights. Roadshows such as the BAE Systems Roadshow offer live demonstrations of science and technology and discussions about STEM careers.

Upper 5 students interested in Engineering are supported in undertaking the Arkwright Scholarship. Successful Arkwright Scholarship students receive sponsorship and mentoring from industry through sixth form and university.

In Business studies, The Dragon's Den offers interdisciplinary learning about innovation and development of students' own ideas.

Students take part in the UKMT Junior, Intermediate and Senior Maths Challenges, which encourage mathematical reasoning, precision of thought, and fluency in using basic mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems. The problems on the Mathematical Challenges are designed to make students think.